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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Feb 2008 : 17:53:39
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How much should a new bed and matress cost in Gambia? A rough guide in english money would be very helpful. I am going to buy one for my guides mother.
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jambo
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Posted - 02 Feb 2008 : 18:02:21
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| i got quoted 30 pounds which included delivery, i chose a basic one, not the very fancy colourful numbers i saw out there. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2008 : 18:15:44
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Thats interesting. A Gambian has asked me for £200!!!!!  |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2008 : 19:28:46
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| I would not pay that in the UK, |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
202 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 01:00:10
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Mattresses cost £20
NOT SURE ABOUT BEDS !
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 08:29:35
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| I was thinking of sending around £60. I think that is reasonable. |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
3820 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 13:02:45
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Bev
Where feasible you may want to consider topping it to £100. That is able to set a head on soft pillows. Sorry if that is way out of your budget. |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 16:42:49
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| why not just buy a new mattress, the bedstead should be okay??? |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 17:03:37
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| They dont have a bed! |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 17:12:27
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| okay, point taken, but I have seen inside some houses, and I not sure that they would sepnd £200 on a bed, what is that 8000 dls, i think not. it just seems high |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 17:27:53
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| Yes I thought it was too high.... Thats why I decided to check on here. |
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
1295 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2008 : 22:52:10
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| They might include the cost of bed covers transport and cola nuts for the rest of the month. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 04 Feb 2008 : 08:07:04
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Lemon time. If I gave my guide £200 I know not a penny of it would be wasted. He is a good Muslim and is only thinking of providing for his family.
I promised I would buy his mum a bed and matress. Perhaps he has included pillows and covers etc....Perhaps he wants her to have the top of the range. He loves her very much and she has just been widowed.
It is for the lady in the picture Ihad posted. SHe welcomes me into her family and cooks for me. A lovely lady.
The issue really is that money is very tight here for me as I am moving house and downsizing. I want to help them but I have no money for 'extras'. That is why I asked the price. I suspect he has INFLATED the price, but for essentials for his family. Not for smoking, drinking and partying. I can understand that. |
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tintinto
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Feb 2008 : 20:42:03
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| But Bev,would it not be much nicer, and more honest, if your guide explained to you, I need a bed and matress costing about £100, but there is also some other item's i need, so can you try to make it £200 please. This way you could then learn the true value of a bed, and also you are not lied to!! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Feb 2008 : 08:39:43
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Yes Tintinto, that is true and would be more honest. But sadly when it comes to money in Gambia I am used to being lied too. That is why I checked in the first place.   |
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tapalapa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Feb 2008 : 23:41:51
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Bev,
When you know you are being lied to - just let people know, that you know, what time of day it is, as well as them.
Be honest and direct, no messing.
Tapa
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